Is dinnerware a good surface? While paints these days are considered non-toxic, none of them are recommended to be directly in contact with food. The paints would also not hold up to the wear and tear of being in use all the time. They are generally excellent for decorative purposes but for daily use lots of care is needed to keep them in good condition. For example, I painted coffee mugs. The paint goes soft when heated - and can be scratched off. They haven´t stood up in the dishwasher over time either. If you do go down this path be sure to use paint specifically designed for the purpose: Liquitex ´Glossies´, Decoart ´Ultra Gloss´, Porcelain 500, ´Vitrail´ etc.

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